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Mar 17, 2026 News

Domestic Politics 🔥 45 3/17 15:01

Oh Se-hoon Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor as Ruling Party Pick

1Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon officially announced his bid for the June local election.
2He delayed registration demanding party reform, but ultimately decided to run.
3He showed strong resolve to drive party changes and secure victory in the race.

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🔍 Background

Local elections to elect new mayors and governors will be held on June 3. Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon had delayed his candidate registration, expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership of his party, the People Power Party.

📌 Key Points

However, on the 17th, Mayor Oh officially announced he will run as the ruling party's candidate. Prioritizing the party, he expressed his ambition to drive positive changes starting from Seoul.

💡 Why It Matters

The Seoul Mayor is a crucial position responsible for policies directly affecting the daily lives of 10 million citizens, including housing, transport, and welfare. With the incumbent running again, it will be interesting to see how existing policies continue.

🔮 What's Next

As Mayor Oh fully enters the campaign trail, fierce competition with candidates from other parties is expected to begin.
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